Job Title: Lead Oncology Nurse Location: Marylebone (Hybrid option available) Employment Type: Full-time Salary: £47,000 to £60,000 About the Role We are seeking an experienced and highly skilled Lead Oncology Nurse to oversee and develop a specialist nursing team delivering high-quality oncology care, including chemotherapy administration, directly in patients' homes. This is a senior clinical leadership role requiring both advanced oncology expertise and strong leadership capability. You will be responsible for ensuring safe, compassionate, and evidence-based care delivery across a community-based cancer treatment service. Key Responsibilities Lead and manage a team of oncology nurses delivering home-based chemotherapy and cancer care Provide clinical oversight for all oncology nursing activities within the community service Ensure safe administration of systemic anti-cancer therapy (SACT) in line with national guidelines Act as clinical expert and escalation point for complex oncology cases Support training, supervision, and professional development of nursing staff Maintain compliance with oncology protocols, governance, and CQC standards Work collaboratively with consultants, acute oncology teams, and primary care providers Drive service improvement and innovation in home-based cancer care delivery Ensure high standards of patient safety, experience, and clinical outcomes Essential Requirements Minimum 7-8 years' post-registration oncology nursing experience Extensive experience in systemic anti-cancer therapy (SACT) / chemotherapy administration Previous experience in a Senior Nurse / Ward Sister / Charge Nurse role (essential) Proven experience in leadership within an oncology setting Strong clinical knowledge of oncology treatments, toxicities, and emergency management Valid NMC registration (Adult Nurse level) Experience working in either acute oncology, day units, or community oncology services Excellent communication, leadership, and decision-making skills Desirable Requirements Previous experience as a Clinical Lead or Matron-level role in oncology Experience setting up or managing home chemotherapy / hospital-at-home services Oncology certification or specialist qualifications Experience in service development or quality improvement initiatives What We Offer Opportunity to lead a growing specialist community oncology service Supportive senior leadership team Continuous professional development and training opportunities Competitive salary and benefits package The chance to make a meaningful difference by delivering care in patients' homes How to Apply Please submit your CV and a supporting statement outlining your oncology experience and leadership background Alert me to jobs like this